Lunch Hour (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1962, Lunch Hour is a comedy film directed by James Hill, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. A young female designer is on the brink of an affair with a married male executive at the company where she works. The film tells the story of their illicit lunch hour rendezvous.
Who’s in it. Lunch Hour stars Shirley Anne Field as Girl, Robert Stephens as Man, Kay Walsh as The Manageress and Hazel Hughes as Auntie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lunch Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lunch Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lunch Hour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lunch Hour (1962)?
- In GB, Lunch Hour is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lunch Hour worth watching?
- Lunch Hour holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lunch Hour?
- Lunch Hour stars Shirley Anne Field, Robert Stephens, Kay Walsh, Hazel Hughes and Michael Robbins.